13 Reviews of Iowa Maid-Rites ( Loose Meat Sandwiches )

From: Nat Da Brat

On Dec 2, 2004

Extra easy and super delicious. Everyone i served this to wanted the recipe. Some were served with cheese (swiss and cheddar) some plain....all the buns were toasted and all were very good. i did add fresh ground black pepper.

From: Clifford Boren

On Jun 8, 2002

Very good. I toasted the buns, added a pinch or two of dried red chili (Southern California Palate!) and a splash of sherry. Wine brightens the taste. Served it with fat free potato chips and a green salad. Great light din din.

From: Denise!

On Mar 10, 2002

These were very good. I served them with swiss cheese and the guys loved them - DH ate four of them! Great flavor.

From: irayd8u

On Oct 6, 2005

These were great!! Super easy to throw together w/ a wonderful flavor! I cut the meat to 2 lbs & only used 1 pkg onion soup mix. I thought 40 minutes was enough simmer time. These were served on wheat buns.

From: Miss Erin

On Feb 16, 2002

I love Maidrites! We have a Maidrite place up in Northern Mn by Gull Lake. I always get mine with cheese. This recipe is also good on top of mashed potatoes. Yum. Thanks for posting!

From: Little Bee

On Jun 15, 2006

I have made these many times and they are wonderful! My FIL especially likes these and requests them. We melt a slice os Swiss on them and serve with pickles. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!

From: Crazycook in PA

On Sep 18, 2006

These are nothing like the Maid-Rites I grew up with in my hometown in Ohio where the Maid-Rite restaurant opened in the 1940's. I had always heard rumors that the ground beef was steamed in beer. These were too oniony tasting, in my opinion.

From: Dienia B.

On Jan 19, 2006

dh loves these better than sloppy joes and they are not as "tomatoey " i do however put a squit or 2 of ketchup personal preferance thank you for posting

From: LEEZAH4

On Mar 26, 2005

Excellent, wonderful flavor- Thank You Janet!

From: M. Joan

On Mar 30, 2006

I'm an Iowa gal and one year there was a "maidrite" contest in the newspaper. The original Maidrite recipe is a secret but cooks everywhere sent in their versions of the recipe. I kept the best of those recipes but your version is completely different and very, very tasty. I did add 1/4 cup of Cream Sherry and only used 1 packet of Lipton Onion Soup Mix. I plan on serving this yummy recipe many times. Thanks, Janet Cristo!